WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
Your fast Delco catch-up
Good morning, {{first_name|neighbor}}. Here’s what changed, what’s useful, and what’s worth putting on the calendar.
THE BIG RUNDOWN
Chester Creek Trail gets a more accessible starting point
Delaware County says it invested nearly $400,000 in Chester Creek Trailhead improvements, including expanded parking, accessibility upgrades, and drainage work.
Why it matters: A better trailhead makes a popular local outdoor space easier to reach and use before summer winds down.
AROUND DELCO
An inclusive playground redesign with Delco roots
Newtown Square-based General Recreation helped reimagine Wilson Farm Park’s Tot Lot. The renovated playground includes age-based play areas, sensory elements, slides, swings, and a two-way zip line.
A practical late-summer pool guide
DELCO.Today rounded up swim clubs and YMCA options around the county. One useful warning: membership, residency, guest-pass, and schedule rules vary, so check directly before packing the towels.
YOUR WEEKEND SHORTLIST
Delco Chalk Fest
Saturday, Aug. 22 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 23 · noon–3 p.m.
Reaney Street outside Union Yards at Subaru Park, Chester
Free
Watch artists turn the pavement into large-scale chalk artwork during the second annual festival.
Worth watching
Plein Air Evening at Kuerner Farm — Thursday, Aug. 20. The official calendar listed this session as sold out when checked, but it’s a good one to watch for cancellations and future sessions. Check the Brandywine calendar →
Free mammogram screening — Wednesday, Aug. 26, Yeadon. The listing says registration was required by Aug. 12, so call first to confirm whether any space remains. See eligibility and location →
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